reigning World Cup champion Lionel Messi and the U.S. men’s national soccer team to be among those playing major roles in driving attention to the sport and the tournament during the next 500 days.

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Argentina great Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup, but is too early to make any official announcements, his national coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday.

What can we expect from Argentina World Cup winner, soccer star and national team captain Lionel Messi in 2025? The legend will turn 38 years old on June 24th, but millions across the globe will ...

The only major concern will be how Messi fairs in the international window which takes place prior to this year's Club World Cup. Messi's Argentina are involved in two World Cup qualifiers on June 4 ...

Mascherano, Messi's longtime teammate with Barcelona and Argentina, believes that fans' hostility toward Messi could partially stem from a 2-0 loss in the 2022 World Cup group stage. Messi scored in ...

Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesLionel Messi reacts during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru Paredes has strong reasons for his opinion. He was Neymar’s ...

This summer, the inaugural edition of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States. Featuring 32 teams, the competition is poised to become one of the most significant ...

The possibility of a return to Barcelona holds immense appeal for Messi. He expressed a strong desire to return to the club where he achieved so much success. However, the possibility of a return to ...

As Inter Miami CF prepares for the 2025 season and looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup in North America, the club is reportedly planning a contract extension for their star player, Lionel Messi. While ...

There's another world cup before the World Cup coming to the United States this summer. Cities across the country are set to host games for the 2025 Club World Cup beginning in June, and this year ...

What are Covers’ free World Cup picks and predictions? Covers’ expert soccer betting analysts have more than 25 years of experience making smart soccer picks, and the 2022 World Cup is no ...